Chaitra Purnima is the first Purnima of the year, as per the Hindu Calendar. Individuals celebrate it all across the country as it is the same day when Hanuman Jayanti, i.e., the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, falls. According to Hindu tradition, observing a Chaitra Purnima Vrat and worshiping Lord Vishnu and the Moon on this day is considered to be very fortunate. Devotees believe they get heavenly blessings from the deities by doing so.

Furthermore, individuals are purified of their past and present sins. Also, conducting charitable acts and offering gifts on this day is a means to seek blessings and bring success into one's life.

Chaitra Purnima Date and Time

This year, the Chaitra Purnima 2024 shall fall on April 23. The tithi for Purnima shall begin at 3:25 am on April 23, 2024 and continue up to 05:18 am on April 24, 2024. You can talk to an astrologer on call if you are willing to plan any auspicious event on this day and seek further details. 

Chaitra Purnima 2024: Relation with Chandragupta

Chaitra Purnima is a special day for obtaining Chitragupta's blessings. It is said that Chitragupta notes all the good and wrong acts people do in their lives. On this day, the devotees worship Chitragupta and ask for forgiveness for any faults committed by them. 

When a person dies, Lord Yama receives the balance sheet of all the acts committed by that person, and based on the good and bad deeds, it is finalized if the person's soul shall go to heaven or hell. Thus, worshipers participate in the Chaitra Purnima puja vidhi and ask Chandragupta to free them from the sinful karmas. Doing this puja also guarantees them a bright future.

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How to Celebrate Chaitra Purnima 2024?

Devotees across the country partake in various rituals and worship their deities on Chaitra Purnima 2024. By doing so, the devotees are released from their sins and receive blessings from the almighty. Let us have a look at the various ways devotees mark this day:

• Fasting is widely observed on this day by the devotees by not eating anything throughout the day and praying to the almighty. The benefits of Chaitra Purnima Vrat can also be attained by eating fruits or sagari food.
• Devotees celebrate this festival by taking a dip in the holy waters and purifying their sins. 
• Lord Vishnu is the preserver of Universe, hence on this day, devotees worship him to seek his blessings. 
• Many people do charity and donate food, clothes, and other items to the needy.
• The devotees of Lord Hanuman celebrate Hanuman Jayanti, as it falls on Chaitra Purnima. 
• Individuals celebrate Chaitra Purnima 2024 by performing the holy fire rituals or yagnas as well.

Importance of Chaitra Purnima

The day of Chaitra Purnima is considered much auspicious for any important events, such as starting a new venture or marriage. In the northern parts of our country, even a fair is organized to celebrate this festival. Huge participation of both the vendors and the audience is witnessed in such fairs. They come together to buy and sell unique goods from near and far-off places, thus bringing together the traditions and cultures of people in different places. Overall, this day is believed to bring good luck to the people. 

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Astrological Importance of Chaitra Purnima

As per the Hindu New Year, the first Full Moon is when Chaitra Purnima falls, which is considered a significant day astrologically. The Sun and Moon's positions determine the day of Chaitra Purnima. It has astrological importance since it marks the beginning of the spring season as well as a new agricultural cycle.

It is the day of a powerful course for expression and creation. At Purnima, the energy of the Moon is at its peak. As a result, it is a favorable time to engage in spiritual activities and ask for divine favors.

Chaitra Purnima Vrat Rituals

The rituals to be followed for performing the Chaitra Purnima puja vidhi are - 

• Bath early, possibly before sunrise.
• Worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Hanuman.
• In the morning, read the Ramayana or Bhagwad Gita.
• Lord Vishnu devotees also keep Satyanarayana fast, recite its katha and offer bhog to god.
• Banana leaves, supari, fruits, incense sticks, moli, and sandalwood paste - all should be offered to Lord Vishnu.
• Do Anna Daan. Also, donate clothing and other items to the needy.
• Chant 108 times, either 'Om Namo Narayana' or Gayatri Mantra.
• Worship the moon and offer Arghya.

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Benefits of Chaitra Purnima Vrat

The devotees get blessed with various benefits by observing the Chaitra Purnima Vrat. They are as follows:

• Fasting and praying on Chaitra Purnima purifies the soul as well as the mind, thus achieving enlightenment and spiritual development.
• Bathing in the holy waters and donating makes an individual free from sins and gets them nearer to the divine.
• Devotees get blessed by the deities, also their desires get fulfilled, and bring success when they offer prayers and perform rituals on Chaitra Purnima. 
• The faith of the devotees gets intensified, and they feel relaxed and stable. 
• Doing charity to the needy brings harmony socially and develops empathy and benevolence.

Endnote

Chaitra Purnima 2024 is an important Hindu festival having much significance, spiritually and culturally. On the Chaitra Purnima Date and Time, people come together, promote the community, and encourage dedication as well as spirituality. Hence, make sure you celebrate this festival with your family and friends and unlock the blessings of the divine.